Surrounded by unmatched natural beauty, Spearfish offers something for everyone, old and young, the thrill seekers and those longing for a much-needed reprieve. The City of Spearfish was established in 1876. Gold fever brought people to Spearfish and the City began to grow rapidly. By 1890 the population of Spearfish had grown to 671. The City is named after the creek that runs through it. The Native Americans that used to spear fish in the clear waters gave the creek its name.